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...to begin an exciting new chapter of your life. To lay the foundations of a great career. To make friends for life. To build your professional network. To get hands on, to open up new opportunities and new possibilities. To dare, to dream, to get out there and do amazing things.

Our job? To get you ready for the rest of your life.

How? With first-class facilities, industry experience and a commitment to quality teaching. And more than that – with a focus on learning for life. On exploring. On digging in deep. The things you’ll need, to keep up with fast-changing industries in a fast-changing world.

So – get ready with Solent. Get ready for the future. And get ready to shape it, too.

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The Experience

Uni’s more than what you learn – it’s the people you meet, the connections you make, the clubs, the societies, the activities, the nights out, the nights in, the days spent chatting and laughing in the park. It’s the whole experience.

And we want that experience to be the best of your life. With dedicated support teams for finance, wellbeing, learning support, disability support, health, international or faith issues, we’re there when you need us – and we get out of your way when you don’t.

Add in the Students’ Union, with dozens of student societies and their own independent student support network. And a huge range of sports clubs, from kickboxing to cheerleading, centred around our fantastic on-campus sports complex... and you’ll have everything you could want from your uni experience.

The student experience

Not got time for a full presentation on our student experience? Our quick video summary will walk you through the important bits.

Life on campus

Situated right in the centre of the busy city of Southampton, the Solent University campus is home to students and staff from many different backgrounds and nationalities.

Sport at Solent

Not got time for a full presentation on student sport? Our quick video summary will walk you through the important bits.

Student support

Whether you have a problem with your course, finances, personal life or mental health, we're here to help.

Our city

With a compact, bustling campus, located right in the heart of the south coast’s biggest city – Solent puts everything Southampton has to offer within easy reach. Shopping, culture, a rich and diverse community, sport... and outstanding green spaces right on our doorstep.

Plus the city has great connections if you’re looking to explore. The New Forest National Park is just west of the city, a perfect playground for runners, walkers, cyclists and anyone looking for a breath of fresh air. There are flights all over from Southampton Airport, and fast rail and road links to London – perfect for a weekend away.

Find out more about living in Southampton

On campus

Over the last few years we have made a £100 million investment in our campus, introducing state-of-the-art facilities to enhance your learning. Our exceptional new sports complex. Dedicated art and fashion studios.A new mock courtroom for law. A huge range of professional-grade photography and film equipment. High spec computing labs. And more.

Discover our amazing facilities

Learn. Explore. Connect.

Discover Solent

Course teams crammed full of experienced industry professionals. The latest research built into our teaching. Close connections to businesses across every sector. Everything we offer gives you the chance to become exactly what employers are looking for – a highly skilled, highly motivated graduate who is ready to jump straight in.

Discover Solent University

How we teach

Our teaching is designed to get you thinking – and keep you learning, even after you graduate. In every industry, there’s always something new. That’s why we teach you to understand not just your subject but your own career: evaluating your own knowledge, exploring different perspectives and the latest research, and updating your skills and practical understanding to keep up with rapidly changing industries.

Teaching at Solent

Accommodation

Where you live while studying means more than just a roof over your head. It’s a place of your own – to relax, study and spend time with your friends. The majority of University-owned accommodation is reserved for first-year students, but there are also provisions for returning students, postgraduates, officer cadets and summer students.

  • Up to 100 Mb WiFi access in each study-bedroom
  • Adapted and accessible rooms for students with disabilities
  • Dedicated LGBT+ accommodation
  • Free full access to our Sport Complex, including the gym and fitness class programme
  • Social rooms with table tennis and pool tables
  • All utility bills included
  • Personal contents insurance
  • Cleaning of communal areas
  • Repairs and maintenance
  • Residence management team available 24 hours a day

Find out more about your accommodation options

Paying for uni

There are two main costs of going to uni – tuition fees and living costs. Tuition fees vary depending on your course, whether you're full-time or part-time, and where in the world you're coming from. Living costs cover everything else – accommodation, food, bills and fun.

If you’re a UK student, loans are available to help with both – more at our UK student finance page.

International students can find out more from our international page.

And wherever you’re from, there are bursaries and scholarships which can help. Visit our bursaries and scholarships page for more info

Support and wellbeing

The Student Hub

Our Student Hub is your first point of contact for help and advice – a central space based in our Andrews building, where you can access all the information and support you may need during your time at Solent. If they don’t have the answer, they can put you in touch with the team who do.

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Campus safety

We’re committed to keeping our community safe, and we are continually updating our response to COVID-19 in line with government guidelines to ensure students, staff and the public are as safe as possible. We've also put plans in place so students have access to the learning facilities and specialist equipment they need, alongside a range of dynamic virtual teaching tools which our academics will use to deliver engaging and challenging online learning and teaching.

Read our COVID-19 response

Student hub

Find out more about the Student Hub in our video

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Coming to campus

We can't wait to welcome you all to campus, find out how we're adapting our campus to keep you safe.

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OUR COURSES, YOUR STORIES

Find your place

Explore our courses

Solent stories

Start a new chapter – learn from practicing professionals, get hands-on experience, and develop the connections that can take you anywhere. That’s what we offer our students... but don't take our word for it. Take theirs.

 Hear from our students and alumni

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Explore our open day events, and get a taste of what we offer you.

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